Commission accepts 2026 Athens in Motion bike‑and‑pedestrian plan update

Sep 2, 2026

The commission accepted the updated Athens in Motion bike and pedestrian master plan, emphasizing safety, multimodal routes and a prioritized project list; commissioners praised community input and staff work and noted the plan is a tool to leverage future grant funding.

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The Athens‑Clarke County commission voted to accept the 2026 update to the Athens in Motion bike and pedestrian master plan, a strategic document that prioritizes safety and outlines projects to expand sidewalks, protected bike lanes and multi‑use paths.

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